Prior to Migration, a Hummingbird Consumes Large Amounts of Nectar

question 24

Multiple Choice

Prior to migration, a hummingbird consumes large amounts of nectar and insects, nearly doubling its weight.The added weight is stored primarily as

• A) glucose, because most of their diet is sugars.
• B) glycogen, because glycogen can be stored in the muscles needed for flight.
• C) fat, because it is the most compact fuel.
• D) protein, because it will be needed for muscle repair during flight.
• E) water, because dehydration is one of the greatest risks the birds will face during migration.

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